Edinburgh is the UK’s second favourite destination

Edinburgh has been named Britain’s second favourite travel destination in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice 2012 Awards. It came second after London in the UK and 13th in Europe. The results are based on the reviews of millions of visitors to 440 worldwide destinations.

The site said: “While dramatic windswept hills make Edinburgh a site to behold, its rich history makes it a city to remember.”